Commit: To the Good News of the Kingdom September 1, 2013
WORSHIP Traditional
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit (9:30/11:00) “Bind Us Together”
*Call to Worship *Hymn “God Is Here”...........................................................#660
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Scripture: Matthew 4:23-5:1 Sermon: “Commit: To the Good News of the Kingdom” Series: Commit
Offering and Offertory “Doxology”................................(8:00) Kendal Jolly “You Alone Are God”......(9:30/11:00) Sanctuary Choir *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “Fill My Cup Lord”..............................(8:00) Kendal Jolly “Fill My Cup Lord”............(9:30/11:00) Sanctuary Choir “Doxology”................................(9:30/11:00) Kendal Jolly
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “Streetcorner Symphony”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song
“Today Is the Day” “Lifesong”
*Opening Prayer Offering “Still a Dream”
Scripture: Matthew 4:23-5:1 Sermon: “Commit: To the Good News of the Kingdom” Series: Commit
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)”
Closing Song
“A New Hallelujah”
*Benediction
*Hymn
“Now Let Us From this Table Rise” .....................#634
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go In the Grace of the Lord”
Postlude
* PLEASE STAND IN PRAISE TO GOD IF YOU ARE ABLE
The Rev. Corey Jones
TODAY’S SUNDAY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES: •Infants through pre-school age children meet downstairs in Building B. •Elementary aged children will worship with their families TODAY. •Merge, for incoming 5-8 graders, will resume Sunday September 8, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. with 5th and 6th graders meeting in C-Building Attic and 7th and 8th graders meeting in the C-Building Room 205-207. •Young Adults Sunday School is studying Adam Hamilton’s “Christianity’s Family Tree.” At 9:30 a.m. on September 8 our class will begin meeting in Building C Room 201-203. No class TODAY.
Baptism Class: Sunday, September 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Building C Special Events Dining Room. No childcare is available at this time. PRAYER CHAPEL: If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or in other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar. Feeling Inspired to give today? Visit one of the Giving Kiosks located in the narthex of the sanctuary and outside the gym. Kiosks accept debit and credit cards and offer a printed receipt and an email confirmation of your contribution to St. Luke’s. You do not have to be a member of St. Luke’s to use this free service. You can also use the QR code to give directly from your mobile device!
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Are you ready to COMMIT? Check here for the latest news! Updates are also available online at st.lukes.org/commit. On Sunday, June 9, the church conference voted to move forward with releasing the remaining Bodybuilding funds, forming a building committee and forming a campaign committee. The items listed below are some of the next steps and events that you can expect in the upcoming months. • September 8, 2013 Community Gathering Event • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Campus Optimization Plans Open House in the Narthex of the Sanctuary. • Connection and Communion Team training sessions to include ushers, greeters, communion servers and preparation teams, as well as connection point personnel. • Grow Team training sessions to include children, youth and adult teachers, volunteers and facilitators. R.S.V.P to Laura Turner at lturner@ st.lukes.org. • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Update of campus optimization designs and connection to community transformation. Hear about funds needed for each project. •
September/October Create a Joint Neighborhood Task Force with St. Lukers and residents of East Winter Garden • Begin Circles weekly meetings • Begin one-on-one meetings with potential donors for first commitments and legacy gifts to campus and community plans •
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October 27 - November 1 Campaign Dinners • Share more details and first phase funding results • Formal invitations will be distributed
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November 17 The Big Event Church-wide Commitment Worship Service • Celebrate where God has led us • Make our campaign commitments. • Hard Rock Live has been confirmed as The Big Event location *Updates are noted in blue.
September 8 Open House 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Review plan displays and ask questions at an informal open house in the Narthex of the Sanctuary.
Church-wide Gathering 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us for an update on our campus optimization plans and how they connect with our community transformation initiative. Come be a part of the decision making process and forward movement on the "Commit" Campaign. Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org with questions.
For information about the Commit Campaign visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Connect MEN, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: We offer confidential, non-judgmental, one-on-one Christian care to help you make it through a crisis, no matter how big or small. Contact the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org to be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister. CLUSTER GROUPS: Pick up a list of cluster groups from campus info racks or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUSTER GROUP: Do you enjoy photography? We are gauging interest in a photography cluster group. Please contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org for more information. St. Luke's School of the Arts: Quality arts education for the community at affordable rates. Register now for the fall session of the School of the Arts! For a complete class schedule with descriptions and pricing, please visit www.st.lukes.org/soa. For more information, contact Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226 or cbrough@st.lukes.org. FOR ADULTS: VARIOUS/MIXED AGES: Photography Design Your Family Crest Adult Tap Basic Crocheting/Knitting Adult Jazz Special Needs Music Therapy Writing Workshop Private Music Instruction FOR CHILDREN/TEENS: Children’s Fine Art Studio Construct a Cuddle Bear Dance classes for ages 3 – grade 12 Musikgarten Group Piano Group Strings Beginning Music Theory Take the Stage Theater Class Creative Writing and Illustrating Teen Writing Class
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WEESINGERS: Children ages 3-6 learn the joy of song and movement along with basic music skills. Practices are held from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 p.m. on Sunday mornings in Building B Room 109. Pick up an application on the first floor of Building B at the Welcome Window or email weesingers@gmail.com. Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 8. Parents are asked to volunteer occasionally. NEW EXERCISE/BOOT CAMP: Challenge yourself and take exercise to the next level by joining Chris Smith, certified personal trainer and group instructor, on Tuesdays beginning September 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $5.00 per person. All are welcome. Contact ksmith@st.lukes.org. TAKE THE STAGE: A new theater experience for students in grades 3-8 begins Tuesday, September 17. Directed by Gin Jans Smith, this group will prepare a full musical production to be performed for the larger St. Luke’s community in January. Offered through the St. Luke’s School of the Arts, the group will meet weekly for 15 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. No previous experience is required. Perfect for the aspiring young actor wanting to explore their creative side. Full pricing and registration information available at www.st.lukes.org/soa. For more information, contact Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226 or cbrough@st.lukes.org. MILITARY CAR WASH AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Saturday, September 21, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Fellowship Hall. The cost for the car wash is $5. The proceeds go towards mailing packages to the deployed military. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. DINNER FOR EIGHT: "Fall" back into the swing of things at our kickoff event Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy good food and meet new people! Bring a heavy appetizer. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Call or email Tania Mark at 407.797.4685 or flamboyanst@aol.com. MAKING STRIDES AGAINEST BREAST CANCER: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is Saturday, October 19, at Lake Eola. Want to join the St. Luke’s team? Contact ccrowley@st.lukes.org. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Pastor David Stephens will lead the Grief Support Group for five weeks beginning Wednesday, September 25 in Building B Room 201. To register and for more information contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.
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Grow Thursday Night Dinners are back: Join us starting September 5 for spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert $6.00 adults and children over 12, $4.00 children 6-12, $3.00 children 2-6 and a family max of $20.00. Please sign up by calling 407.876.4991 ext. *296, email Dede at dduncan@st.lukes.org or sign up at the information rack outside the Reception office in Building C by the Monday before the dinner. FALL CLASS SIGN UPS: Complete Disciple I and then take any other class in the series. No prerequisite for Financial Peace University. Sign up at st.lukes.org/grow. RAGTIME TALKBACK WITH PASTOR BILL: Though the musical Ragtime is set in 1906, its issues are still prevalent and worth talking about today. To continue the conversation, our September sermon series will be “A Ragtime Gospel.” Join Pastor Bill as he leads this talkback about the major themes from Ragtime and also looks deeper into the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture. The talkbacks will be held on Thursdays from Sept. 5 to Sept. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 209. YOUTH MINISTRIES PROGRAMMING: High School students, grades 9-12, meet Wednesdays in the Attic (Building C) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Middle school students, grades 6-8, participate in FUEL Thursdays in the Attic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay up to date with middle and high school programs and events by visiting www.nexgenministries.com. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with questions. TOXIC CHARITY: This six-week class based on the book "How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help and How to Reverse It" discusses learning how to serve without hurting others, checking the intentions of our charitable acts and understanding the intricacies of poverty. Sunday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 205. Register at st.lukes.org/grow or contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. KOINONIA: A class of fellowship and sharing for seniors will begin a study on Noah and the Ark starting Sunday, September 8 in Building A Room 113 at 9:30 a.m. No need to register, everyone is welcome and you don’t have to come two by two! For more information, contact Dave or Gale Walbridge at gailndave1@ gmail.com. BEATITUDES STUDY: A study on the Beatitudes with Pastor David and Marca Stephens begins Thursday, September 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 202. Jesus intended for his “Bold – Attitudes” to be life changing, and revolutionary! Help redefine the Christian life for today’s challenges! R.S.V.P. to Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. LIFE COACHING SEMINAR: This interactive class will help participants engage in personal discovery to bridge the gap between desire and realization of their goals. The workshop is facilitated by Lisa Quinn, LMHC, on Thursday, September 19, 26 & October 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 201. To pre-register call St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center at 407.876.4991 ext. *250. TRACE THE JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE: Join Pastor Bill in Greece for 8 days starting April 26, 2014 with an optional three-day Greek island cruise including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. TRAVELING TO GREECE WITH PASTOR BILL: Start packing your spiritual suitcase. Join the Disciple 2 class meeting on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in Building C Room 200 to discover the beginnings of the Christian church and the journeys of Paul. WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR: Join Pastor Jad and Shelly Denmark on a 9-day trip to England starting July 7, 2014 with an optional four-day London tour. The 9-day trip will visit Epworth, the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, the birthplace of the Methodist movement, as well as London, Bristol, Bath, Stratford and Oxford. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. BECOME A ST. LUKER...TAKE THE FIRST STEPS If you are interested in membership at St. Luke's take the first steps listed below! Visit st.lukes.org/grow for course descriptions or contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. Attend Four Learn Classes (Beginnings, Bible Basics, Wesley Way, St. Luke's 101) If you are new or returning to church we invite you to take all four classes. If you are transferring from another church where you have been active, we invite you to take Wesley Way and St. Luke's 101. Choose to attend either on Sundays or Tuesdays. New classes start Sunday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. All courses are four sessions. Childcare available by reservation at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. Beginnings: Join us Sunday in Building C Room 201-203 or Tuesday in Building C Room 204-206 Wesley Way: Join us Sunday in Building C Room 208-210 or Tuesday in Building C Room 208-210.
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Serve Within Our Community FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS: Help us give a warm welcome to the families staying on our campus September 8-15. Volunteers are needed to provide meals, host families and help set up or tear down. Visit www.carecalendar.org, enter calendar id 5382, security code 1111 to donate and view opportunities. PRAYERS FOR OUR FLORIDA CITY INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TEAM: A team of 30 people is working with our long-time mission partner, Branches Ministry in Florida City, this weekend. The team will help with prep for the groundbreaking of the new facility (the church was destroyed in a fire 3 years ago), connect with the children and youth ministries, and help with staff training. CIRCLES CAMPAIGN INFORMATION MEETING: Learn more about the Circles Campaign Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 201. Circles helps individuals build relationships across socioeconomic lines in order to empower families in poverty and change the perception of poverty in our community. If interested sign up at st.lukes.org/grow. UMW RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Drop off donations such as housewares, clean clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, shoes, and toys in the Fellowship Hall Thursday and Friday before the sale. Remember "your donation could be someone else's treasure!" All proceeds will go to missions and charities. VOLUNTEER for Educational IMPACT: Sign up today in the Building C Welcome Hall to serve at Pineloch Elementary School or Mollie Ray Elementary School. Change the life of a student through public school volunteering by assisting in the classroom or for special events. Help students in grades K-5 with reading, math, science, computers, music, or with the media center. Special events require volunteering one day during the day or on a Saturday. Twelve new volunteers are needed to cover all classes. Training provided. For more information, contact Ruth McKeefery at rmckeefery@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *226. SHEPHERD’S HOPE VOLUNTEERS: Licensed health care professionals, eligibility specialists, front desk assistants, and interpreters are needed at the four Shepherd’s Hope Health Centers. Shepherd’s Hope, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, will train all general (non-clinical) volunteers. New volunteer orientation is on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Licensed Health Care Provider orientation at 7:00 p.m. at Florida Hospital Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 2800 N. Orange Avenue, Room 305 in Orlando. To sign up contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. DO YOU CURRENTLY VOLUNTEER AT SHEPHERD’S HOPE? Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes. org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to let us know which clinic and in what capacity you are serving as we gain a better understanding of where St. Lukers serve in the community. COALITION: Saturday, September 21 volunteers are needed to bake at St. Luke’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., cook at Coalition (usually done by 5:30 p.m.), or serve at Coalition from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a chance to share your family/friends and small groups’ time in service and possibly a recipe or two. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to sign up. Within Our Church DONATIONS NEEDED: The United Methodist Women are in need of canning jars and/or covers for preparing preserves for this year's bazaar. Place donations in the Fellowship Hall behind the lattice with the white curtain (to the left of the stage). Thank you very much for your support! CONNECTION AND COMMUNION TEAM: If you are interested in serving as an usher, greeter, communion server, communion preparer or connection point person, attend the training on September 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Attic. For more information contact Amy Winslow at awinslow@st.lukes.org. GROW TEAM: If you are interested in serving with children, youth or adult ministries as a volunteer or facilitator join us in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, September 8 at 4:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW, LEAD!: If you interested in facilitating a small group this fall contact Joline at 407.876.4991 ext. *264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. BE A BUDDY TO A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Buddy Break provides free respite care one Saturday morning or Friday evening a month for children/young teens with special needs and their siblings. Training is provided. Volunteers age 14+ may receive community service hours. Registered nurses are also needed. Contact Donna Barley at dbarley367@gmail.com or 407.341.5068 or visit www.st.lukes.org/buddybreak. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Servant Ministers needed to help smooth the path for children during our Sunday morning programming and Thursday Evening THRIVE. Each Servant Minister is paired with a child that has a need for additional guidance, so that the child is equipped to succeed and know God’s love. Please respond to Jayne Andrews, Director of Children and Family Ministries at jandrews@st.lukes.org to get connected and discuss availability. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.